Equipment Technician (Solid Waste Disposal)

Summary

Performs mechanical repairs requiring adjustments to a variety of automotiveequipment, and performs preventive maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Perform all the duties of an equipment technician helper;

• Repair automobiles, trucks, heavy and specialized equipment requiring minor and major adjustments to ensure proper levels of performance;

• Diagnose and repair cooling, heating, and air conditioning systems;

• Perform tune-ups and engine overhauls;

• Replace, repair, and overhaul fuel systems;

• Repair or replace electrical components;

• Perform brake overhauls on vehicles;

• Operate wrecker to tow vehicles to fleet maintenance facilities;

• Perform a variety of repairs on chassis and suspension systems;

• Use welding equipment to make repairs or fabricate metal parts;

• Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional two years of experience in automotive mechanics; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Physical Exam Required

Valid Current Commercial Driver's License

Fire Department:

Ability to obtain a Class B Non-CDL License.

Solid Waste Disposal:

Valid CDL with Haz-mat endorsement is required.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Methods, techniques, and tools used in automotive repair.

Ability to:

• Perform in-depth diagnostics on vehicles.

• Operate a variety of automotive diagnostic equipment.

• Meet the certification and competency standards established for the position.

• Communicate effectively with others.

• Use troubleshooting skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Frequently walk and stand during the shift

• Frequently climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces

• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift

• Push objects away from oneself

• Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees

• Occasionally move body in a crawling motion in order to repair vehicles

• Continuously rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing

• Frequently reach above, at or below shoulder height

• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle